Turbulence is on the horizon for the APC. Tensions are rising, and signs of a major shake-up are already evident within the Nigerian political sphere. There is an impending crisis.
When a political party becomes a safe haven for every power-seeker and opportunistic defector, when individuals lacking genuine conviction flock like moths to the allure of authority, disaster is inevitable. Any organization founded on greed and self-interest is destined to crumble.
The evidence is everywhere—politicians from all sides are converging on the ruling party. Governors, senators, and former adversaries now speak with a united voice. Their motivations are not rooted in patriotism or shared beliefs, but rather in personal gain. Their alignment with the APC is not a matter of ideology; it is a calculated move to maintain influence in the corridors where national resources are distributed.
This isn’t politics; it’s the auctioning of personal principles. Most defections to the ruling party are little more than covert trades for self-enrichment brokered in the marketplace of greed.
But beware: when too many competing interests jostle for power, the result isn’t harmony—it’s inevitable conflict. Ambition knows no loyalty. Greed recognizes no boundaries. When everyone desires the throne, the seat of power transforms into a battleground.
This is the reality confronting the APC today—a party swollen with desperation and deceit, poised atop a ticking time bomb. What’s called “unity” is nothing more than a fragile peace among self-serving politicians, each ready to betray the other at the first opportunity.
Nigeria has seen this scenario before. The very defectors who denounced the system are now vying for a place within it. Yet, the house they are rushing into is already showing serious cracks. A foundation built on falsehood and selfishness cannot endure.
Let them continue their scramble, repeating slogans about “alignment with the center” as they chase positions, appointments, and contracts. But when the party eventually ruptures—and it certainly will—the fallout will reverberate throughout Nigeria’s political landscape.
No country can thrive on a bedrock of hypocrisy and flattery. No party can survive if every member is only out for himself.
Nigerians, prepare yourselves. Sooner or later, the façade will collapse, exposing the truth for all to see. What began as a celebration of defections will end in chaos.
The coming implosion is not merely approaching—it is unavoidable. When it occurs, its impact will be powerful enough to awaken the nation’s conscience. That may be the moment when Nigerians unite to challenge those who have conspired to squander our shared inheritance.
Stay alert, Nigeria.
Manasseh Istifanus writes from Gora Bafai, Zangon Kataf LGA, Kaduna State.
